PHARM MED ORG: Only weak antiseptic (phenol coefficient is 0.4)

ointments: 1%-3%

Pastes: 10%-20%

Skin conditions: ringworm, eczema, psoriasis,
seborrheic dermatitis

Keratolytic agent: causes the stratum corneum
of skin to slough, opening the barrier to
penetration for antifungal agents.

Question

Only weak antiseptic (phenol coefficient is 0.4)

ointments: 1%-3%

Pastes: 10%-20%

Skin conditions: ringworm, eczema, psoriasis,
seborrheic dermatitis

Keratolytic agent: causes the stratum corneum
of skin to slough, opening the barrier to
penetration for antifungal agents.

Dwight Obillos · Accepted Answer

RESORCINOL

Only weak antiseptic (phenol coefficient is 0.4) ointments: 1%-3% Pastes: 10%-20% Skin conditions: ringworm, eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis Keratolytic agent: causes the stratum corneum of skin to slough, opening the barrier to penetration for antifungal agents.